Shannen Doherty, best known for her roles on the wildly popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210” and the witchcraft fantasy “Charmed,” died after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. She was 53 years old.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress, Shannen Doherty,” Doherty’s publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement. ”
On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after battling the disease for many years. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend were surrounded by loved ones as well as her dog Bowie. The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace.
Shannen Doherty rose to fame in 1990 as fresh-faced brunette Brenda Walsh on Fox’s “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
Along with her twin brother Brandon, played by Jason Presley, the Walshes were a classic fish-out family who had recently moved to Beverly Hills from Minnesota and were constantly surprised by the antics of LA’s rich kids.